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FREE Webinar: Uncontrolled Moisture: The Enemy of a Healthy Home, June 17, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

We all know that fresh air ventilation and whole house air filtration are important to achieving a healthy home but there is one other major component that is often not considered – dedicated mo

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Related to: Education ,Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Indoor Air Quality,Humidity,Moisture Control

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Free Webinar: Powering Your Home With Solar Energy (In Person event dates are also available!), April 25, 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

Find out how you can shine with solar energy! In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:

  • How solar energy works in Illinois
  • The

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 553 views | Posted on: 03/28/2024 | Last updated: 03/28/2024

Southface Institute: GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green (Hands-On), April 2, 9am-1pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green

Southface is excited to partner with 2M Design Consultants to offer the GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Course. Participants will learn how to see buildings

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 526 views | Posted on: 03/09/2024 | Last updated: 03/09/2024

A Sustainable Built Environment through Systems Change: Part 3 - Where have we got to? March 7, 10 am - 4 pm, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UKGBC is calling on stakeholders across the built environment to engage in a new systems change programme to enable the transformation to a net zero, climate resilience and regenerative built environm

UK Green Building

0 replies | 516 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 02/21/2024

Free Webinar: Practical Ways to Address Embodied Carbon, February 20, 10-11:15 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Embodied Carbon, the term that identifies the collective impacts of extracting, manufacturing and transporting building materials, is appearing on everything from requests for proposals to the next ro

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 578 views | Posted on: 01/31/2024 | Last updated: 02/01/2024

Webinar + Building Tour: Pushing Passive: Affordable Housing Forges the Way for High Performance, January 25, 12-1pm CT, Chicago, Illinois

by Hani // Social media manager

The Conservatory Apartments will be completed in February 2024. Once it is fully certified, it will be the largest Phius Certified Multi-Unit building in the city. Embracing both the then new 2019 Bui

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 459 views | Posted on: 01/10/2024 | Last updated: 01/11/2024

AHR Expo, January 22 - 24, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The AHR Expo brings together manufacturers & suppliers of all sizes & specialties to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. It’s the industry’s best place for OEM

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 986 views | Posted on: 12/16/2023 | Last updated: 12/16/2023

Free Virtual Green Marketing Roundtable, Green Brand Building, with SCE & Franklin Energy, January 8, 10 am - 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals throu

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Business Development,Energy Efficiency,Real Estate,Marketing

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/26/2023

2023 Great Lakes PFAS Summit, Online, December 5-7, 8am- 4:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to present some of the biggest challenges in chemical contamination across the world. States throughout the nation, including the Great Lakes r

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 603 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/10/2023

SmartCities Connect, November 28-30, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring

0 replies | 508 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/29/2023

Webinar: USGBC Missouri Gateway Presents: Energy Efficiency Measures with Resiliency Benefits, August 11, 5:30-7pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED Fellow Jenny Carney will introduce tools and case studies for getting more than energy savings from efficiency projects. Key indicators and strategies for resiliency to the physical, reputation,

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resilience,USGBC Missouri

0 replies | 1060 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 07/20/2020

Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Carbon Accounting, July 27, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Embodied Carbon 101 (EC101) series will give AEC professionals foundational embodied carbon knowledge and empower them to incorporate carbon considerations into their work. Rather than attempting

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon,Green Building Finance,Boston Society of Architects - BSA,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 07/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) - Board of Directors Position Available

by AbbieKnight

Each year, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) Membership elects individuals to serve on their Board of Directors. This year, they are adding an open application period to the pr

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Northeast Solar Energy Association - NESEA,Board of Directors

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

UGC Forum: Achieving the Carbon Challenge for Hospitals (Nov.7/6-8pm/77 Water St.)

by aahassonjee

Join Urban Green Council for Achieving the NYC Carbon Challenge for hospitals. The NYC Carbon Challenge is a groundbreaking public-private partnership between the City of New York and private and i…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

Webinar: GreenCE: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, June 11, 12pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features available,

Filed under: Appliances

Related to: Green Consumer Products

Keywords: Electric Hand Dryers,Hand Dryer,Green hygiene

0 replies | 1221 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/29/2020

Radio BE-Ex: New York's Path to Decarbonization Webcast with Janet Joseph, May 21, 1-2 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

New York State has one of the most progressive climate action plans in the country– a commitment to 100 percent carbon free electricity by 2040, and carbon neutrality across all sectors of the e

Filed under: Podcasts

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,NYSERDA,Decarbonization,Radio

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

USGBC Virtual Town Hall Executive Meeting: Hosted by USGBC Florida, Monday, May 11 9-11 am

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

A lot has changed over the past few weeks that is impacting our daily lives, but one thing has not: sustainability and resiliency are still at the core of building healthy, efficient and equitable bui

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,USGBC Florida

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar - Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, Thursday, May 7, 12pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Keywords: restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1546 views | Posted on: 04/14/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - New England's Largest Passive House, Friday June 9, Boston

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Green Building Pro Tour - New England's Largest Passive House Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday June 9 Boston, Massachusetts CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certificat…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,Green Building Tour,Passive House,PHIUS

0 replies | 1151 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Home Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Workshop, Tuesday, February 28, Greenfield

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Home Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Workshop Presented by tje Center for EcoTechnology Tuesday, February 28 6 - 7 pm Greenfield Public Library 402 Main Street - Greenfield CET's ho…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Weatherization

0 replies | 640 views | Posted on: 02/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/22/2017

A film worth watching: How to keep cool without costing the Earth?

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

About 6% of the electricity generated in America is used to power air-conditioning systems that cool homes and offices. As countries such as Brazil, China and India grow richer, they will surely do li…

Filed under: Other Products

Keywords: Carbon Reduction,Materials Science,Cooling Technique

0 replies | 2242 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/14/2017

Event: Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers - Residential. February 3, 9am - 5pm Manhattan

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers - Residential February 3, 9am - 5pm Urban Green Council - Manhattan 55 Broad Street, 9th Floor - Blue Room New York, NY The new Energy Code…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Code,NYC Events,Continuing Education Credits

0 replies | 708 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

U.S. Building Sector Emissions Down Again!

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

The 2030 Challenge, which initially began in 2005, is ALL about lowering U.S. building sector energy consumption so that by the year 2030, all buildings/developments/renovations will be carbon neutral…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: ASHRAE,Architecture 2030,The 2030 Challenge,U.S. Building Sector Emissions,AIA

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 01/20/2017

Passive House Massachusetts Meeting - "One Year in a Passive House"- Dec 13, 6:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts: One Year in a Passive House! December 13, 2016 | 6:30 PM - 8 PM BSA Space 290 Congress Street, Suite 200 Boston What’s it like to live in a passive house? …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 912 views | Posted on: 12/12/2016 | Last updated: 12/12/2016

Modern Framing Techniques that Work - Webinar, 11/30 - 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Modern Framing Techniques that Work Wednesday, November 30 1–2 pm Central Free to view, pay $95 for credit PRESENTER John Stephany Madison Area Technical College Are you a skeptic when…

Filed under: Webinars

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Framing

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

 

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